Digital

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A tale of two campaigns: Borrowing from the past without looking at recent history?

It is easy to get trapped in nostalgia. But Famous Innovations’ creative head cautions that brands and agencies need to maintain a fine line between cultural tribute and creative redundancy.

2 hours ago

Heineken appoints WPP for global shopper and commerce marketing

Heineken, Heineken 0.0, and Heineken Silver are covered under the deal's scope.

6 hours ago

AI voices in advertising: Amplifying creativity or diminishing authenticity?

As AI-generated voices gain ground in media and marketing, ElevenLabs’ Siddharth Srinivasan believes that brands must decide—will AI enhance storytelling, or dilute the human touch in advertising?

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Campaign roundup: Week of 31 March

The latest ad films and campaigns from brands like Wizikey, Royaloak, Royal Challenge Packaged Drinking Water, and more, in our weekly roundup.

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Wavemaker, Mondelez emerge top winners at EMVIE Awards 2025

EMVIES receive 1,779 entries from 33 agencies this year with 443 entries being shortlisted for evaluation.

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CashKaro’s Ghibli-style ad slams coin cashback gimmicks

Riding the viral Ghibli wave, the fintech platform takes a playful swipe at coin-based cashback, making its case as the real savings champion.

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AB InBev India moves beyond sponsorships—Betting big on owned festivals

Globally, AB InBev invested $7.2 billion in sales and marketing in FY24, focusing on strengthening its mega brands and building brand equity in high-growth markets like India.

4 days ago

Havas appoints global data and tech leaders

Names Dan Hagen as the group’s global chief data and technology officer and Jamie Seltzer as the global chief data and technology officer for HMN.

Mar 28, 2025

Global adspend growth forecasts cut by nearly $20 billion due to market volatility

Despite economic uncertainty and regulatory pressure worldwide, a WARC report says certain digital channels like social media and retail are expected to continue seeing growth this year.

Mar 28, 2025

Can nostalgia-powered marketing make Yas Island India’s go-to getaway?

INSIDE THE AD: Tapping into 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’s' legacy, the entertainment and leisure destination in Abu Dhabi is betting on nostalgia and star power to woo Indian travellers. Will it work?

Mar 27, 2025

IAS opens office in Mumbai; its third in India

Abhishek Pujar to head the Mumbai operations of the digital media measurement and optimisation platform provider.

Mar 27, 2025

Yuvraj Singh bats for tractors—Will farmers buy in?

New Holland’s latest campaign casts Yuvraj Singh as a farming hero, but does cricketing credibility translate into rural brand trust?

Mar 27, 2025

Meta unveils AI-powered creator management tools

New AI-powered tools aim to help brand marketers identify the right Instagram creators and manage their ads better.

Mar 27, 2025

Bar takeovers: Clever buzz or a long-term brand play?

Pop-ups and guest shifts may pack restaurants for a night, but can they drive sustained brand loyalty and revenue? The answer lies in strategy.

Mar 27, 2025

Pepsi moments don’t wait—and neither do we: Cathy Graham Kidd

With ‘Anytime is Pepsi Time,’ Pepsi’s senior brand director unpacks the brand’s global playbook, cultural agility, and the art of real-time marketing.

Mar 26, 2025

Snapchat unveils Gen Z-targeted multi-city campaign

Multimedia instant messaging app provider to partner with creator agencies across India to support regional content creators through educational and mentorship programmes.

Mar 26, 2025

OpenAI launches ChatGPT image-generator

The latest iteration of image generation from OpenAI seeks to address many of the flaws in AI-powered visuals.

Mar 25, 2025

DV releases fresh updates to News Accelerator

Changes include modifications to keyword lists and AI optimisation for news monetisation, besides setting up a publishers coucil for feedback.

Mar 25, 2025

Moves and wins roundup: Week of 31 March

Our weekly roundup of the latest appointments and account wins news from Dentsu Creative Isobar, PivotRoots, Tilt Brand Solutions, Medicaps University, Ampverse Pulse, and many more.

Mar 25, 2025

Asian Paints brushes up its legacy with a warranty pitch

Its new campaign blends nostalgia with strategy, using warranty as a trust anchor—because in home painting, confidence is as crucial as colour.